Practical Guide For Direct View LED Video Wall
With the remarkable advancements in encapsulation technology for small-size LEDs, it is now possible to achieve a flawless display of 2K, 4K, and even 8K resolution on fine pitch LED display. This breakthrough has opened up new possibilities for high-end direct view LED installations in various markets.
The direct view LED has become a crucial player in the LED display industry, gaining widespread recognition as the top media solution for delivering exceptional visual performance in traditional market segments such as monitor rooms, control rooms, board rooms, and TV studios. These segments were previously dominated by LCD video walls.
The market share of direct view LED video wall in these segments is experiencing rapid growth, thanks to its exceptional features: seamless connection, high refresh rate, impressive contrast ratio, and outstanding image presentations.
In the upcoming sections, we will provide an overview of fine pitch LED display and share some relevant information that you may find interesting.
Chapter 1 What is Direct View LED?
Direct view LED also known as fine pitch LED display, narrow pixel pitch LED display, or small pixel pitch LED display, typically refers to the LED video wall with a pixel pitch lower than 2.5mm. Considering the rapid evolution of the AV and LED display industry, direct view LED has now included pixel pitches below 2mm. The current trend is in favor of pixel pitches 1.56mm and 1.2mm. However, there is a 0.9mm option that is already available and is expected to dramatically lower the pixel pitch in the future.
The present fine pitch LED display primarily applies 3 in 1 SMD technology. However, an increasing number of influential encapsulation companies are making significant investments in the research of Mini LED and Micro LED. Their aim is to achieve an even lower pixel pitch than 0.7mm and 0.9mm. The future of LED technology remains uncertain and unpredictable.
Chapter 2 What is 1080P, 2K and 4K?
The fine pitch LED display has become the primary option for visual displaying systems, offering the ability to showcase high definition or ultra-high definition content. To understand the resolution, it is important to get to grips yourself with terms like 1080P, 2K, and 4K.
1080P, also referred to as Full HD or FHD, is a term widely employed to describe a high-definition video resolution. The resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, allowing for a higher level of detail compared to 720P. Such a resolution is often seen on a widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
2K resolution often proves necessary for displaying content on direct view LED video walls. The resolution is 2048x1080. Although the number of pixels is the same vertically and very close at horizontally, 1080P and 2K are typically considered as two different resolution formats.
4k, also referred to as ultra-high definition (UHD), is a term used primarily in television and consumer media to describe a fine pitch LED display resolution of 3840x2160, which has become the industry norm for 4K. At present, 4K TV have gained significant market share, just like the fine pitch LED displays. Everyone wants a direct view LED that can display video content with greater detail and clarity.
When searching for a high-quality direct view LED video wall, it is crucial to decide the right resolution. When it comes to 4K resolution, having a lower pixel pitch means that a smaller screen dimension is needed, and the cost of different pixel pitches can vary significantly. By comparing prices, you can determine which pixel pitch and dimension align with your budget. In addition, it is important to consider the viewing distance and the overall visual experience.
Chapter 3 Applications of Direct View LED Video Wall
The fine pitch LED display is an ideal choice for applications that require showcasing highly detailed image and video content on a compact display. These are the primary market segments for fine pitch LED display.
Control Room & Monitor Room
The control room and monitor room, which once dominated by LCD video walls, have become crucial markets for fine pitch LED displays. The direct view LED video wall at these locations is designed to maximize the amount of content it can show, based on its function attributes.
When it comes to video walls, direct view LED offers a range of advantages over LCD video wall. With higher brightness, better color uniformity, seamless connection, lower failure rate, easier maintenance, and enhanced visual experience, fine pitch LED displays are the preferred option for those pursuing optimal performance. It's no surprise that the LED video wall is gaining popularity and taking over the market share that was once dominated by LCD video walls.
Conference Room, Meeting room & Board Room
Projectors have become an essential tool in the corporate world, dominating the market in conference rooms, meeting rooms, and boardrooms. They are the go-to visual display device for presentations. However, the introduction of fine pitch LED display opens up a variety of new options and possibilities for the market.
When it comes to comparing direct view LED video wall and projectors, it's clear that projectors fall short in terms of brightness, image production, and overall visual experience. However, the experience on a fine pitch LED display is quite different. It doesn't require a dark environment, and its clear direct view display ensures enhanced engagement for the participants. In addition, the direct view LED is compatible with various installation methods and offers a convenient plug-and-play feature.
The market for fine pitch LED displays is experiencing significant growth due to rapid technological advancements and a sustained decrease in production costs.
TV Studio & Corporate Showroom
The TV studio and corporate showroom are the vital applications of direct view LED video wall. This is due to its rigorous requirements for video equipment, where fine pitch LED display outshines other options such as LCD video walls.
When applied for broadcasting purposes, the direct view LED boasts an impressive high refresh rate of up to 3840Hz, which ensures a flicker-free experience when the fine pitch LED display is facing a camera. Featuring high contrast ratio of 6000:1, impressive 16-bit gray scale, and wide color gamut, direct view LED can easily deliver stunningly vivid, clear, and detailed image reproduction. The LCD video wall simply cannot match the seamless connection, excelling color uniformity, and outstanding visual experience.
In addition, the fine pitch LED display is typically used for product launches, corporate showrooms, home cinemas, and premium advertising campaigns.
Chapter 4 Advantages of Cinstar Fine Pitch LED Video Wall
Are you aware of the key features and advantages that fine pitch LED video wall can bring to your business? This cutting-edge LED display technology is at the forefront of the AV industry. Now, let's explore the advantages of it.
Cutting-edge 4K HDR Technology
HDR, short for High Dynamic Range, is a highly desired feature in TVs and also available in direct view LED. A display equipped with HDR technology enhances the video content, providing a more detailed and vibrant visualization. All because HDR technology provides a wider color gamut and greater accuracy, resulting in a higher contrast ratio. In order to achieve this remarkable visual experience, the fine pitch LED display simply requires particular controller and receiving cards.
Clean & Easy Set-up
Cinstar fine pitch LED video wall simplifies cabling work and reduces the failure rate by adopting the invisible jumper cable connection. Every column of the direct view LED requires just a single power cable and data cable. It allows for quick and easy installation, resulting in a neat and clean screen appearance.
Front Installation & Maintenance
Wall mounting is preferred to install fine pitch LED displays, giving the screen a sleek and stylish appearance. The Cinstar direct view LED offers convenient front installation, allowing you to save space by installing it directly against the wall. When it comes to maintenance, all the module, receiver card, and power supply of Cinstar direct view LED video wall can be easily accessed from the front. When a failure occurs, it's important to fix it quickly.
Optional Dual Backup Design
Stability is of utmost importance when it comes to fine pitch LED video wall products. It takes priority over any function, capability, or visual performance. There is no perfect product, so as the direct view LED. However, finding ways to improve its stability and reduce the failure rate can help avoid many potential problems.
The fine pitch LED display offers superior stability compared to other visual devices. However, are there any solutions that can effectively tackle the challenges posed by signal/power failure? Yes, the answer is positive.
Cinstar LED video wall is designed to provide reliable performance, with a dual back-up system that ensures uninterrupted operation in the situation of receiver card or power supply failure. It is crucial to have this option available when the display is used during significant occasions or events.
Chapter 5 How to Install Direct View LED Video Wall?
Wall mounting and ground stacking are the most common installations for direct view LED video wall. However, it differs depending on the specific projects. Wall-mounting is the preferred method for installing most fine pitch LED displays. Here are the procedures for wall-mounting:
Frame Installation
Cinstar fine pitch LED video wall features incredibly lightweight and slim panel, eliminating the need for complex framing to support the entire screen. When perform the installation, the frame need to be installed at the first stage.
LED Panel Installation
The direct view LED modules are taken away from the panels when we perform the packing in factory, to avoid any damage on the LEDs during shipping. After installing the structure frame, the panels (without modules) should be installed accordingly. Then it comes to the cabling work.
LED Module Attachment
Once the cabling is complete, simply reattach the modules. Then you can easily set up the fine pitch LED display screen and configurate it to work. We can provide remote technical support, if you get the problem to get the screen working.
Ground support or floor stacking is another common approach for installing direct view LED video wall. Furthermore, the fine pitch LED display is able to be combined with a particular support frame to function as an LED TV for an immersive home cinema experience or similar purposes. Here are a few key points to consider when installing the direct view LED with floor stacking.
Evenness of the Ground
Installing the fine pitch LED display directly on the ground is not recommended. The frame must be perfectly level for proper installation. Otherwise, there may be noticeable gaps. Installing the direct view LED video wall requires quite a bit of attention and patience. To achieve optimal visual performance, it is important to carefully align all the panels and eliminate any gaps.
Great Caution Required
Our fine pitch LED display screen uses magnetic modules and is equipped with vacuum service tool for maintenance purposes. However, the great caution is necessary when working with the module to prevent any potential damage to the LEDs and PCB board. When it comes to maintenance work, a high level of professionalism and expertise is required to repair broken LEDs. To avoid further damages, when the pixel pitch goes lower than P1.2, we suggest that you will express the modules to our local partners for repairing.
